dagger
/ˈdæɡər/
NOUN
1. A short stabbing weapon
A short, pointed weapon with a sharp blade, usually double-edged, designed primarily for stabbing.
1.1. Short bladed weapons
A small, pointed weapon with a blade intended for close-range stabbing.
Synonyms
- dirk
- poniard
- stiletto
- anlace
- skean
- bodkin
- shiv
- dagger knife
Examples
- The museum displayed an ancient dagger with an intricately decorated handle.
- The historical costume included a ceremonial dagger.
- The warrior carried a small dagger at his waist.
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NOUN
2. A typographical reference mark
A symbol (†) used in writing and printing as a reference mark, especially to indicate a footnote or a note of explanation.
2.1. Footnote and editorial symbols
A typographical symbol placed after a word or passage to direct readers to an explanatory note or reference.
Synonyms
- obelus
- dagger mark
- reference mark
- footnote symbol
Examples
- A dagger appears beside the author's name to indicate a footnote.
- The editor used a dagger to mark the passage requiring clarification.
- In the printed document, the dagger directs readers to an explanatory note.
Related Words
- asterisk
- footnote
- endnote
- annotation
- cross-reference
- typography
- punctuation
- editorial notation
NOUN
3. A decisive late-game score
A point or scoring play made near the end of a game that gives a team the lead or extends its advantage, making victory more likely.
3.1. Clutch scoring in sports
A decisive score made late in a sporting contest that establishes or strengthens a team's advantage.
Synonyms
- clutch basket
- go-ahead basket
- decisive score
- late-game score
- insurance basket
Antonyms
- game-tying score
- equalizer
Examples
- His three-pointer in the final minute was a dagger that secured the victory.
- The team scored a dagger late in the game to extend its lead.
- That last-minute basket proved to be the dagger for their opponents.
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NOUN
4. A diagonal timber in a ship's frame
A timber positioned diagonally within the framework of a ship to form part of its supporting structure.
4.1. Shipbuilding and structural support
A diagonal wooden member used in a ship's framework to connect or reinforce structural components.
Synonyms
- diagonal brace
- brace
- strut
- diagonal support
Examples
- The shipwright inspected the diagonal dagger in the vessel's wooden frame.
- The damaged timber was replaced during the restoration of the ship.
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VERB
5. To stab or pierce with a dagger
To pierce or wound someone or something with a dagger or another pointed weapon.
5.1. Stabbing and piercing
To thrust a pointed blade into a person or object, causing a puncture or wound.
Synonyms
Examples
- The fictional assassin attempted to dagger his opponent.
- In the historical account, the soldier was daggered during the confrontation.
- The character threatened to dagger anyone who approached.
Related Words
- stabbing
- puncture
- wound
- blade
- thrust
- injury
- attack
- penetration